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Sony A7 II vs Sony A77

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7
  • Later Model is Sony A7 III
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A700
  • Later Model is Sony A77 II
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Sony A7 II and Sony A77, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is relatively close but the A7 II (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The A7 II was unveiled 3 years after the A77 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A7 II grades vs the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony A77

 A7 II A77 
AnnouncedNovember 2014October 2011Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution1230k921kClearer screen (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Sony A7 II

 A77 A7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony A77

 A7 II A77 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A7 II enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A7 II against the A77.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A7 II and A77 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 II and A77.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The A7 II has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger A7 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography details
Sony A77 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II Street photography details
Sony A77 Street photography details
80
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II Sports photography information
Sony A77 Sports photography information
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography highlights
Sony A77 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
terrible battery (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
environment proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
Landscape photography with Sony A77
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery (350 shots)
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery (470 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging advice
Sony A77 Vlogging advice
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Sony A7 II vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony A77
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha A7 II Sony SLT-A77
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-11-20 2011-10-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 117 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 121 143
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599g (1.32 pounds) 732g (1.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 90 78
DXO Color Depth rating 24.9 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.2
DXO Low light rating 2449 801
Other
Battery life 350 images 470 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,456 $900